A column by Misty Poe, managing editor of The Times West Virginian FAIRMONT, W.Va. — Gay marriage is legal in 17 states and the District of Columbia, dating back 10 years ago when a state supreme court decision in Massachusetts shot down a lower court ruling. After the Massachusetts Supreme[Read More…]
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West Liberty Hilltoppers get heroes’ welcome
WHEELING, W.Va. — More than 100 fans of all ages lined National Road in Woodsdale on Sunday to welcome the West Liberty University Hilltoppers home after their disappointing loss to Central Missouri in the NCAA Division II national championship game. “We’re proud, very proud,” said area resident Kirck Collins as[Read More…]
Committing Economic Suicide
A column by Mike Myer, executive editor of The Intelligencer Wheeling News-Register WHEELING, W.Va. — We Americans often are accused of not keeping up with more “progressive” folks in slashing our use of coal. We’re supposed to feel inferior, somehow, because we haven’t stopped using the most economical means of[Read More…]
W.Va. population loss shows need to diversify
An editorial from The Herald-Dispatch HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — West Virginia leaders have to be asking, “What’s wrong with this picture?” While each of our neighboring states showed some growth in the 2013 census population estimates, West Virginia was one of the few states in the nation that saw a slight[Read More…]
WVU board to weigh $60 million bond sale for PRT
MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — WVU’s unique transportation system is set to become a bit more modern. On Friday, April 4, the WVU Board of Governors is scheduled to vote to authorize up to $60 million in bond funding for phase II of the PRT modernization plan. Phase II consists of work[Read More…]
Weston asylum has brought visitors from all over
WESTON, W.Va. — More than 200,000 visitors from all 50 states and nine countries have visited the Trans-Allegheny Lunatic Asylum since it opened in March 2008 as a tourist attraction. The former Weston State Hospital is a National Historic Landmark located on a Civil War trail in downtown Weston. Lewis[Read More…]
Princeton Times editor’s illness sparks outpouring
PRINCETON, W.Va. — A veteran local journalist who has served as editor and general manager of the Princeton Times for the past decade is undergoing treatment for a stroke at a Roanoke, Va., hospital. Tammie Toler, an award-winning newspaper reporter/editor who started her career in newspapers working on the copy[Read More…]
Victim urges governor to sign dog euthanasia bill
CHARLESTON, W.Va. — It was supposed to be a fun day of playing in the snow with her friends, but Jan. 25, 2013, quickly turned into a day of terror for Ashley Casto. The then-12-year-old went sleigh riding in the woods with a friend after an early dismissal from school.[Read More…]
Mr. Cartoon celebrates his 90th birthday
HUNTINGTON, W.Va. — In all the world, there’s only one Jule Huffman. The retired television icon will celebrate his 90th birthday in grand fashion as the Masonic Temple in Huntington is hosting a birthday bash today. That celebration will be complete with an appearance by Huntington Mayor Steve Williams, who[Read More…]
The Associated Press shares 10 things to know Monday, March 31
Dorothy Abernathy, The Associated Press bureau chief for West Virginia and Virginia, shares the 10 things you need to know Monday, March 31, 2014. Look for full stories on these late-breaking news items, upcoming events and stories in West Virginia newspapers. 1. U.S., RUSSIA STILL AT ODDS OVER UKRAINE While[Read More…]
